Sonia Lawrence hardly eats as she is so worried about the rising cost of living (Image: MyLondon) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info 62-year-old Sonia Lawrence lives by herself in Wandsworth, South London. Sonia recently broke down in tears as she spoke of her fears for the winter, saying how she only eats a proper meal when she visits an Age UK day centre on Wednesdays. Throughout the rest of the week, she skips meals and eats simple food such as bread. Related articles Cost of living crisis: Brits warned about nasty energy bill scams Man baffled as JustEat charge him a whopping £249 for delivery Speaking to MyLondon , Sonia shared: "I'm just scared. Sometimes I don't eat, I eat a meal here. Because I'm scared I … [Read more...] about Woman ‘so scared’ about rising costs that she skips meals and only buys bread
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Consumers still don’t feel great about the economy, despite lower gas prices
(CNN) Consumer sentiment in August continued to rebound from its June trough, but Americans' feelings about the economy remain profoundly depressed from a year earlier, weighed down by uncertainty about inflation and the job market. The nation's collective outlook rose marginally this month, according to the latest University of Michigan Surveys of Consumers released Friday. The benchmark sentiment index rose to 55.1, up from 51.5 in July, after plummeting to a record low of 50 in June, when consumers were feeling buffeted by soaring inflation and $5-a-gallon gas. Gas prices have retreated and a robust labor market added more than half a million jobs last month, but survey respondents' outlook regarding current economic conditions nonetheless slumped to 55.5 from 58.1 in July. How does inflation affect my standard of living? Experts in personal finance and consumer behavior say this is unsurprising, given that much of our … [Read more...] about Consumers still don’t feel great about the economy, despite lower gas prices
Lawn warning as weeds ‘thrive’ in heatwave – best way to ‘tackle’ weeds in August
Gardening: Lawns 'will survive without watering' says Tophill This article contains affiliate links, we may receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info As temperatures continue to soar across the UK, many British gardeners may have noticed their lawns looking a little worse for wear. Surging temperatures and a lack of rain mean many lawns across the nation are looking dry and dusty. With another heatwave on the way, it’s likely our lawns’ conditions are not going to improve any time soon. Related articles ‘Works every time’: ’Homemade’ solution for getting rid of ants Mary Berry’s quiet life in desirable Oxfordshire town Garden Buy of the … [Read more...] about Lawn warning as weeds ‘thrive’ in heatwave – best way to ‘tackle’ weeds in August
Lucky National Lottery winners were convinced million-pound win ‘was a con’
A lucky pair of National Lottery winners were convinced it "was a con" after not trusting the notification they received on the lottery app. Despite nearly missing out on their million pound win, the couple believed their win was a scam in the making after a sceptical reception to a winning notification. Ruth Giblin, 44, and husband Rob, 48, of Telford, landed the huge windfall but very nearly didn't buy their tickets, having to purchase their lucky lotto numbers on the day of the draw. READ MORE: 'Witch' used 'Wicca Book of Spells' and shotgun to set fire to cars at dealership Ruth had purchased the winning tickets before a brief spot of karate, and received a notification the following day alerting them to their winnings. But it wasn't until lotto company Camelot rang the couple to confirm their winnings that they realised they had become millionaires, immediately bursting into tears at the news. Ruth said: "Rob reminded me to put the EuroMillions ticket on, … [Read more...] about Lucky National Lottery winners were convinced million-pound win ‘was a con’
Up to 30 million people in drought areas as warning ‘taps could run dry’
Drought is hitting the UK (Image: Getty) SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info John Curtin, the executive director for local operations at the Environment Agency (EA), said it will take “weeks of rain” to stop the drought. Forecasters at the Met Office issued a warning for thunderstorms on Monday which covers most of England, Wales and Scotland. Related articles Remoaner torn apart after sharing image of full shelves as Brexit dig Huge blow for Sturgeon as SNP loses one of the biggest councils Although some places could see around 2in of rain falling within a three-hour period, the scorched nation needs significantly more to top up depleted reservoirs and rivers. Mr Curtin said “Mainly [the drought] is a signal that … [Read more...] about Up to 30 million people in drought areas as warning ‘taps could run dry’
Property agent confessions on closing deals for the ultra rich
Recently, we’ve heard about Crazy Rich Asian kind of property purchases by ultra high-net-worth individuals in Singapore. This is as the world is seeing an increasing number of the ultra HNWI — a 9.3 per cent increase from 558,828 in 2020 to 610,569 in 2021. Ultra high-net-worth individuals refer to those with a net worth of at least US$30 million (S$41 million). Specifically in Singapore, the increase is 9 per cent from 3,874 to 4,206 over the same period. In the same vein, there’s an increase in the number of family offices being set up here, with Bloomberg citing an MAS spokesperson that the financial authority has approved more than 100 family office applications in the first four months of 2022. So we asked three property agents who serve the ultra HNWI to divulge a bit more about their experiences. Who are all these ultra HNWI clients buying properties in Singapore? According to the agents we talked to, most of the ultra HNWI clients are foreigners, with the … [Read more...] about Property agent confessions on closing deals for the ultra rich
Rees-Mogg delivers withering attack on Rishi Sunak over UK economy ‘Consistently wrong!’
Jacob Rees-Mogg launches attack on treasury over UK economy SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Jacob Rees-Mogg renewed his attacks on former Chancellor Rishi Sunak , brutally dismantling the policies he pursued in a bid to plump up the economy following the coronavirus pandemic. Mr Rees-Mogg tore into Mr Sunak for rising National Insurance contributions and claimed targeting corporations could have a detrimental impact on the wider public. Speaking to GB News, the Brexit Opportunities Minister said: "I share concern on the tax burden. Related articles UK hurtling towards 'cataclysmic' collapse 'worse than 2008' Voters think Trump would be better for UK than Duchess in White House "I thought the … [Read more...] about Rees-Mogg delivers withering attack on Rishi Sunak over UK economy ‘Consistently wrong!’
Boris takes a punt on huge gambling reform despite promise of no major new initiatives
S Club 7's Jo O'Meara discusses past gambling addiction SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy Damian Collins has given the green light for the Gambling Commission, an unelected quango, to start consulting on introducing intrusive credit checks for people who want to make even a small bet. The move had been one of the so-called “nanny state” policy areas Tory MPs had objected to with Mr Johnson’s government and a change of direction has been debated in the leadership election between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss . Related articles Gordon Brown humiliates Sir Keir Starmer as he exposes Labour weakness Americans support signing new trade deal with the UK, new poll … [Read more...] about Boris takes a punt on huge gambling reform despite promise of no major new initiatives